Babcock’s Scar Crow Rouses GOP Ahead of Midterms
In Oshkosh Wisconsin, reporting on Chairman Babcock as GOP managers fear Democratic gains in the next Congress. The piece notes mobilization to energize voters, hints at redistribution effects, and views the scare as schooled political strategy. It cites past campaigns and the need for unity to maintain party leadership.
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Repubican Party
House of Representatives
Babcock
Congressional Committee
Orler
Senate
Congress
Republican Party
Alvays
Royal
Stael
Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Board of Education approves teacher salary increases
The local board of education raises about forty salaries by a total of 1300 dollars, with boosts from 25 to 100 dollars per year. The move follows improved city finances after hard times under Mayor Ideson and aims to balance fair compensation with prosperity. Superintendent Simonds' proposed 100 dollar raise failed, 5-7, leaving his pay at 2000 despite calls for 2100.
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Ideson
Milwaukee
H. A. Simonds
Simonds
Davis
Oregon State Election Shows Republican Strength Despite Loss
Partial returns from Oregon's statewide election indicate Republicans hold major gains with Gov race leaning to Chamberlain Democrats may win by about 2,500 while GOP dominates legislature and local contests. Anomalous GOP split hurt governorship but overall party loyalty remains.
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Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
Geer
Simon
Representative Tongue
Williameon
Portland
Philippines
Vay
Crowded Spectators Scattered by Exhibition Vehicle Tragedy
A crowded Staten Island exhibition tent saw a massive cigar-shaped vehicle plow into spectators, killing one man and seriously injuring seven or eight others. The incident prompted questions about why such machines are named after devils and sparked reflections on public safety and sensationalism in reporting.
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Staten Island
Oshkosh Centrals Head Green Bay Reformitory in Vote Tale
Adelaide King cites Milwaukee Sentinel quips about Winnebago and Green Bay in Wisconsin politics. Oshkosh leadership referenced with deputy appointment, noting Oshkosh as convention city for Baptists and abstinence groups. Local commentary mocks county loyalties and city influence.
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Winnebago County
Green Bay Reformatory
Winner County
Waukesha
Ditto
Onten
Oshkosh
Adelaide King
Milwaukee Sentinel
Bathing Near Wagon Bridge Probed in Omro
Omro residents question if an ordinance bans bathing near the wagon bridge as people cross daily in near nude states. The matter is referred to the village marshal for action. Also noted is a promise by President Roosevelt to open the Olympian games in Chicago and dispatch U S soldiers and callers.
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Omro Herald
Indy
Peraonsa
Pacer
Roonvelt Hr
Promisal
Chicago
United States
Refugee From Martinique Sparks School Fund Drive
A movement in U S public schools aims to raise funds for Margaret Stokes a twelve year old survivor of the Martinique disaster which killed her mother her brother and sister Margaret was born in Barbadoes and her parents emigrated to the United States she attended a New York school the father recently died in New York and the family later went to Martinique where the tragedy struck
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United States
Margaret Stokes
Margaret
Barbadoes
New York
America
Martinique
Davidson for next congress urged by Fond du Lac paper
Fond du Lac Commonwealth urges James H. Davidson be returned to Congress in the new Eighth district after a term in the Sixth. Davidson is praised for aiding Fond du Lac with a $60,000 public building appropriation and for leading on the oleomargarine bill. He chairs the railway and canals committee and serves on rivers and harbors, with strong district loyalty noted. The piece argues his experience and service merit reelecting him to continue advancing Wisconsin interests.
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James H. Davidoon
Conaressi
Fond du Lac
Davidson
Congress
Opanky
Wisconsin
Sitth
Eighth
Madison Paper Forecasts La Follette renomination in 1906
A Madison paper estimates the Republican state convention on July 16 will yield 1,066 delegates from 70 counties. It projects 685 votes for La Follette and 470 for Whitehead, with several counties in doubt and Milwaukee County carrying 14 delegates, 30 assigned to La Follette and 18 to Whitehead.
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la White
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Fond du Lac
Marathon
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Marquette
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Monroe
Outagamia
Oaukeo Cevevee
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Vernon
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Walworth Washburn
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Seaee
Bayfield
Pepin
Oconto
Onella
Wood
Chippewa
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la Crosse
Rock
Seukwe
Pheesenontion
Milwaukee County
Madison Journal
Treasure Island Ghosts and the Haunting Buccaneers
A poem by Frank L. Pollock evokes Treasure Island lore, Blackbeard, and sunken chests. It imagines phantom ships, ghostly fights, and the restless dead returning at night to haunt the haunted shore where Spanish Main riches lie buried.
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Frank L. Pollock
Roques by the Funny Men in Then and Now Snippets
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers including New York Sun Detroit Free Press London Spare Moments and Washington with a running gag about marriage wireless telegrams and a humorous exchange on language and understanding. Characters named Dick Jona Clarence and Mrs Brobbs appear in light social vignettes.
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Detroit
Free Press
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Mesginger
Chicaxo Triktaia
Johnny
London
Clarence
Weill
Bekaxe
Allyphone
Ter Pt
Philadelphia
Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Washington Tar
Ladysmith area grows as gas and gold discoveries noted
In Ladysmith Wisconsin the village authorities impose a dog tax and ban bicycle riding on the aklewalke while natural gas and gold discoveries are reported nearby. Local residents may adopt new habits such as wearing socks and eating with forks as metropolitan influences spread. Stanley Republican notes play bills and stage money.
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Ladysmith
Stanley Republican
Belated Protest About Convention Authority
Rice Dake argues the Republican state central committee exceeded its power by ruling proxies not recognized and by changing the convention venue and representation rules. He urges rebuke when the convention meets at Madison.
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Republican State Central
Madison
Ita
Rice Dake
Whitehead Nomination Faces Opposition From Crescent
The Crescent argues the eleventh floor Republican league backs Whitehead for governor but hints a dark horse could emerge. It says Whitehead is a dead duck and suggests ex Governor Edward Scofelé as a potential rival who could unite factions, while Da Pollette is noted as esteemed by leaders on both sides.
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Whitehead
Republican League
Dark Horse
Candiania
Siniwarts
Edward Scofelé
da Pollette
Appleton Crescent
Dem
New Settlers From States Move Into Northern Wisconsin
The Eau Claire Leader notes steady in-migration to northern Wisconsin as settlers from Iowa Missouri Timeis Ohio Michigan arrive with cash and tools. They buy land at one to ten dollars per acre and aim to cultivate large tracts, promising tiled farms creameries and cheese factories ahead.
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Wisconsin
Middle States
Iowa
Missouri
Timeis
Ohio
Michigan
Eau Clatre
Two Good Men to Choose From in Eighth District
The Green Bay Gazette notes the Eighth district faces a contest as Attorney General Hicks of Oshkosh may oppose Congressman Davidson. Vying candidates include Hicks and Davidson, with both seen as strong choices for the district's representation.
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Eighth Congressional District
Hicks
Oshkosh
Davidson
Green Bay
Hurrah Tonics and Cure for Catarrh Claim
They argue catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies like Hinki's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure purify the blood and affect mucous surfaces. The ad touts testimonials, a Toledo company, and widespread pharmacist sales with a Bala Family Pills note.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
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Toledo
Bold
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